D'Addario XB160TSL Samostojna struna za bas kitaro

Replacement Bass String for Super-Long Scale Basses

This single .160 gauge nickel-wound bass guitar string comes from the D'Addario XL-Series and is designed specifically for super-long scale basses with a playing scale of up to 38 inches. Built with a high-carbon steel hex core and a nickel-plated steel wrap wire, it delivers the distinctive bright, powerful tone that has made the XL line the leading electric bass string range. The tapered ball-end construction allows the string to seat properly in through-body or top-loading bridges that require a tapered end for correct tension distribution across the bridge. As a single replacement, it solves the common problem of a worn or broken low B or low E without forcing the player to buy a full new set, and it can also be combined with other XL singles to build a custom gauge set tailored to a specific playing style.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Strings: 1 single replacement string
• Gauge: .160" / 4.06 mm
• Material: Nickel-plated steel wrap wire over a high-carbon steel hex core
• Winding Type: Round wound
• Ending: Tapered ball-end
• Scale Length: Super long scale
• Total Length: 48-½" / 1230 mm
• Ball-to-Taper Length: 38" / 965 mm

Who It's For

XB160TSL is the right choice for bass players running super-long scale instruments — typically five-string or extended-range basses with a low B or low E — who need a reliable heavy-gauge replacement string without buying a full set. The bright, punchy character of nickel-plated steel round-wound construction suits rock, metal, funk, blues, and slap styles where clarity and cut matter more than warmth. Equally useful for working bassists who break strings mid-gig and want a quick, exact-gauge replacement on hand, it also appeals to tone-conscious players building a custom XL set with non-standard gauges. Made in the U.S.A. on digitally-controlled winding machines, this single string matches the consistency and feel of the rest of the XL-Series lineup.